16 h. ago Fears mounting over free speech as Labour plans to define Islamophobia

The Tories have warned that introducing a Labour government-backed definition of Islamophobia will lead to a ;chilling effect' and clampdown on freedom of expression.

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44 h. ago Passenger jet and cargo plane miss each other by just 300ft over Russia after 'unexpected manoeuvre' by Air China flight puts it on collision course

The dramatic incident, which unfolded in the early hours of July 7 over Tuva, a mountainous region bordering Mongolia, has reignited growing fears over global aviation safety.

Transport

3 d. ago Keir Starmer's ratings plunge to new record low after benefits shambles and Reeves' tears... with tax rise fears mounting

Just 18 per cent of Brits have a positive view of Keir Starmer's performance in Downing Street, according to a poll.

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4 d. ago Novak Djokovic says he definitely plans to play at Wimbledon at least one more time

Novak Djokovic has made it clear that he is not saying goodbye to Wimbledon with a loss to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals

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5 d. ago UK on recession alert: Tax hike fears mount as GDP FALLS for the second month in a row

The grim figures heap pressure on the Chancellor, who has been hoping that growth can help her balance the government books.

Economics

6 d. ago A MILLION Brits face being dragged into higher tax rates costing £10bn amid fears Rachel Reeves will break her vow and extend hated 'stealth tax'

Fears are mounting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will opt to extend the long-running stealth raid, as she faces an estimated £30billion hole in the government books.

Economics

8 d. ago Labour's plan for 'Islamophobia' definition would hand 'significant new weapon' to Muslim group

Labour 's plan to introduce an official definition of Islamophobia would hand a 'significant new weapon' to a Muslim group which aims to influence media reporting of the religion, a new report has warned.

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2 w. ago Disabled Labour MP breaks down in tears over party’s welfare cuts

A disabled Labour MP cried as she delivered an impassioned speech criticising her party's welfare cuts on Tuesday, 1 July.

Politics

2 w. ago Fears mount over UK fuel supplies after Lindsey oil refinery owner collapses

Unite has called on the Government for urgent intervention as it raised concerns that the failure of the firm could impact UK oil supplies.

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2 w. ago Special needs crisis: Transporting SEN children to school is costing £1.5bn a YEAR as numbers with EHCP entitlements soar

The sharp increase comes amid mounting fears over pressures on the system from youngsters requiring additional support.

Economics

2 w. ago US holidaymakers descend on Europe as overtourism fears mount

The continent could be poised for a record summer as Americans pour in and Europeans holiday close to home

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer vows Labour will not 'take away safety net' vulnerable people rely on

In a speech to the Welsh Labour conference that came after a major U-turn on reforms in the face of a backbench rebellion, he said fixing the "broken" system must be done in a "Labour way"

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer issues vow to Britain's vulnerable after benefit cuts U

In a speech to the Welsh Labour conference that came after a major U-turn on reforms in the face of a backbench rebellion, he said fixing the "broken" system must be done in a "Labour way"

Politics

2 w. ago Labour will not drag away 'safety net' from the vulnerable, says Starmer

The Prime Minister's speech to the Welsh Labour conference came after a U-turn on welfare reforms

Politics

3 w. ago Alarm in Middle East over US strikes on Iran amid fears of widening conflict

Leaders of UAE, Qatar and Oman criticise attack and urge de-escalation as EU and UN call for immediate diplomacyMiddle East crisis – latest updatesCountries in the Middle East and beyond responded with alarm after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as the EU and the UN called for immediate diplomacy, with fears mounting that the war could trigger a wider escalation that could spiral out of control.Gulf states, which historically have been regional rivals with nearby Iran and critical of its nuclear ambitions, expressed serious concern at the US strikes, amid the risk of retaliation against US military bases hosted in their countries. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Global alarm at US strikes on Iran amid fears conflict could spiral out of control

Politicians express ‘grave concern’ and urge all parties to de-escalate and return to talks on Iran’s nuclear programmeMiddle East crisis – latest updatesNations in the Middle East and beyond responded with alarm after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday night as the EU and the UN called for immediate diplomacy, amid mounting fears that the war could trigger a wider escalation that could spiral out of control.Qatar, which hosts the biggest US military base in the Middle East, said on Sunday that it feared there could be serious repercussions regionally and internationally. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tax hike fears mount after government borrowing jumps in May

The ONS said borrowing surged to £17.7 billion last month, the second highest figure on record for May

Politics

4 w. ago World War 3 fears rocket as two more countries opt to mount troops at border

Tensions in the Middle East have been rising between Israel and Iran, but another tense standoff has been brewing on the other side of Asia as both countries rally their armies

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